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1. Becker's Hospital Review Names the 15 Best Community Hospitals. Click Here

2. 14 Biggest Trends and Events for Hospitals and Health Systems in 2009. Click Here

3. MedPAC Proposes Payment Increase for Hospitals, AHA Expresses Disappointment. Click Here

4. Hospitals and Health Systems: Improving Profitability and Business and Legal Issues Conference (April 13-14, 2010; Chicago) Brochure Now Available. Click Here Featured presentations include speakers from two of the most respected firms in the hospital arena: "Developing a Sustainable Physician Strategy" by Dr. Walter Morrissey, Vice President,
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5. Thirteen Charged in $14.5 Million Detroit-Area Medicare Fraud Scheme. Click Here

6. Nevada Governor Considers Dropping Out of Medicaid Program. Click Here

7. ASC Communications, publisher of Becker's Hospital Review, has launched a free, daily healthcare news alert featuring the top healthcare business and legal news of the day. Click Here

8. Physician-Investors of Failed Houston Hospital File Lawsuit Claiming Nonprofit Rival Pressured Payors. Click Here


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